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I am writing in response to the extremely poor voter turnout for the recent primary election. It is interesting to hear the analysis offered by experts and politicians about why this happened. In my opinion, I believe that this last election process shows that politics are not popular any longer.

Against the backdrop of various political scandals involving local and now national politicians and government entities, the levels of corruption referred to as "business as usual," and various unpopular and potentially damaging mandates from all levels of government, it's no wonder that people have lost faith in believing that their vote does make a difference.

Now is the time for action and not analysis.

It is time to encourage young and old, ethically minded, constitutionally grounded, non self-serving conscientious-minded people to enter public service at all levels.

A revival of political faith is needed now more than ever in order to return to the time tested and proven values of discipline and ethics that have made our nation great.

Let's all do our part to encourage and improve what we can so that this faith can and will be restored

David A. Humphreys

Scott Township

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